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Topic : Women in World War II

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Chapter 1 : Women on the home front

Women made valuable contributions during World War II on the home front
Often, women's activities during the War moved beyond their traditional roles in the household and family
Women encountered male resistance as they moved into the workforce
In the early months of the War, women formed organisations to help fill the positions left empty by men who left to fight overseas
The Australian Comforts Fund was revived for women to knit socks, scarves, and sweaters for soldiers
It was not until 1942 that the government considered using women as a source of labour
The Directorate of Manpower then employed women as workers in munitions factories and industry
Women juggled work and family during the War
Women had to improvise to ensure the well being of their families when rationing was introduced and basic everyday items became short in supply
Women also made valuable contributions in the Australian Women's Land Army (AWLA) which trained women in agricultural practices and employed them on farms around Australia

Chapter 2 : Women in industry

Chapter 3 : Women in the armed forces

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